Dr. Ngabonziza is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Kigali.

Academic Qualifications:

• PhD in Linguistics (Thesis on Multilingual Literacy Education in Rwanda), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa (October 2020)
• Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Literacy Education, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (December 2014)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Oregon University, USA (2013)
• Bachelor Degree with Honours in Linguistics and Literature, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda (January 2012)

Conference Contributions: Dr. Ngabonziza has actively participated in international conferences, contributing valuable insights into multilingual literacy, language policy, and education. Some of his recent presentations include:

• “Learner’s perceptions of Peace Education in Primary schools in Rwanda.” Rwanda Peace Schools Network Conference, Kigali, Rwanda (March 2022).
• “Multilingual literacy in Rwanda: Myth and reality.” 7th International Conference on Language and Literacy, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (August 2020).
• “Indigenous languages as languages of teaching and learning in Rwandan primary schools.” Africa TESOL Annual Conference, Kigali, Rwanda (May 2017).

Books and Literary Works:

• Ngabonziza A.J. (2020). “Imvura y’urukundo.” University of Kibungo Press.
• Poems featured in anthologies such as “Condemned to Drop Tears” and “I am Killed Alive.”

Theses:

• PhD Thesis: “Multilingual writing pedagogy for African languages in the monolingual education setting: Literacy development for multilingual children in Rwanda (grades 1-3).” University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa (2020).
• MA Thesis: “An analysis of the treatment of writing pedagogy in three ELT textbooks for grade 4 learners in Rwandan primary schools.” University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (2014).

Awards and Grants:

• International Research Grant of 4,476,000 Swedish Kroner (2022-2024), awarded by the Swedish Research Grant.
• UNIK Best Lecturer and Researcher of the Year 2018, University of Kibungo, Rwanda.
• Research Best Presenter, awarded by the Ministry of Education Rwanda, UNIK International Scientific Research Conference (2017).
• Harold & Doris Tothill Bequest Fund Prestige Scholarship, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (2013).
• Professional Development Travel Grant, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Canada (2014) and USA (2011).